Those who study 英语 become better writers, editors and critical thinkers who are not only prepared for editorial or academic careers, but also for work in law, business and government — because the curiosity and 批判性思维 skills of an 英语 major are in high demand for a wide range of careers.
- Seminars and writing workshops in poetry, 小说, drama and creative non小说 emphasize small group work, feedback and the writing process.
- Classroom seminars are creative, whether that means participating in a mock trial of 哈姆雷特, throwing a birthday party for John Milton or examining Civil War artifacts while reading the poetry of Walt Whitman.
- In-class workshops host guest writers like Tim O’Brien, Brian Turner and Linda Hasselstrom.